Ilex Attenuata Eagleston Tree (Holly) 45G

Ilex attenuata ‘Eagleston’ Tree (Holly) in 45-Gallon Pot available in Jupiter, FL

Classic form meets Southern adaptability with the Eagleston Holly Tree (Ilex attenuata 'Eagleston')—a stately, evergreen holly prized for its dense canopy, glossy green leaves, and bright red berries that bring seasonal color and bird life to the garden. With its naturally pyramidal shape and soft-textured foliage, this holly blends formality and warmth, making it perfect as a privacy screen, landscape anchor, or elegant focal tree in South Florida yards.

This 45-gallon specimen is full-bodied and ready to impress—ideal for instant impact and quick establishment.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade. Prefers at least 5–6 hours of direct sun daily for best berry production and dense growth.

• Watering: Moderate. Water regularly during the first year. Once established, tolerates some drought.

• Soil: Thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Tolerates sandy conditions common in South Florida.

• Fertilizer: Apply a slow-release, acid-loving plant fertilizer 1–2 times annually to support foliage health and berry yield.

• Growth Habit: Naturally upright and pyramidal. In a 45-gallon pot, expect 8–10 feet tall; mature trees reach 20–30 feet high and 10–15 feet wide.

• Temperature: USDA Zones 6–10. Handles heat and humidity with ease; mild cold-tolerant.

• Maintenance: Low. Minimal pruning needed—shape lightly in late winter or early spring if desired.

Foliage & Berry Notes:
Evergreen leaves are soft-edged and deep green, making them more user-friendly than spiny hollies. Bright red berries appear in fall and last into winter—beloved by songbirds and perfect for seasonal displays.

Medicinal & Nutritional Benefits:
While holly berries are not edible for humans and can be toxic if consumed in large amounts, they are important to wildlife. The bark and leaves of some holly species have been used in folk remedies as mild diuretics and fever reducers, but Ilex attenuata is grown purely for ornamental and ecological purposes.

Ideal For:

• Privacy screening with color and elegance

• Classic southern-style landscapes

• Wildlife gardens and berry-loving bird habitats

• Low-maintenance, year-round evergreen structure

• Landscapes needing upright accents or vertical definition

Plant Classification:

• Scientific Name: Ilex attenuata 'Eagleston'

• Plant Type: Evergreen ornamental tree

• Family: Aquifoliaceae (holly family)

• Class: Dicot

• Growth Form: Broadleaf evergreen perennial

  • Evergreen: Maintains rich green leaves year-round

  • Perennial: Long-lived, durable landscape staple

  • Broadleaf: Glossy, leathery foliage with a soft texture

• Container Size: 45-gallon pot

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